Building Services Manager

Location:

Three prison sites

Contract Length: 5 years

Rate: £350-£425 per day

Contract Type:
Freelance - Outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Building Services Manager to oversee Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) installations across three prison sites, delivering capital expenditure projects focused on M&E upgrades and fire remediation.

This is a long-term contract focused on construction project delivery, design coordination, installation management, commissioning and handover.

Please note:

These are Capex construction projects, not hard or soft facilities management contracts.

• Manage the delivery of M&E and public health installations in line with project specifications and programmes.
• Oversee M&E design management and coordination throughout pre-construction and delivery.
• Coordinate M&E subcontractors, consultants, clients and third-party contractors.
• Manage temporary site services, utilities, supply installations, metering and connections.
• Chair and minute regular M&E design and progress meetings.
• Monitor project programmes, identify risks and resolve design or installation issues.
• Carry out regular site inspections, progress reviews and quality audits.
• Ensure RAMS are reviewed and approved before works commence.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Prepare progress reports highlighting programme status, risks and outstanding actions.
• Coordinate M&E interfaces with other building systems and specialist subcontractors.
• Manage testing, commissioning and client witness testing.
• Coordinate client and end-user training, demonstrations and operational handover.
• Ensure completion documentation, certificates, O&M manuals and building logbooks are provided.
• Support post-completion defect resolution and maintain strong client relationships.

• Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, M&E Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health building services.
• Experience managing M&E design coordination, subcontractors and live construction projects.
• Experience of pre-construction activities, construction phasing and programme management.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, health and safety and environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of commissioning, testing, certification and project handover procedures.
• Ability to identify risks, resolve technical issues and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and report-writing skills.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for project reporting and progress tracking.
• Working knowledge of Building Regulations, Part L, BREEAM and relevant industry standards.

• BTEC in Building Services Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• HNC, HND or degree in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent relevant industry experience.

• £350-£425 per day, Outside IR35, with a five-year contract across three prison sites.
• Opportunity to contribute to major M&E upgrade and fire remediation projects, with responsibility for delivery from design coordination through to commissioning and handover